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Japan vs Netherlands Population
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 12% of Japan’s Population; today the figure is about 15%.
| Year | Japan | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 | 11,486,631 | 12% |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 | 13,038,526 | 13% |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 | 14,149,800 | 12% |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 | 14,951,510 | 12% |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 | 15,925,513 | 13% |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 | 16,615,394 | 13% |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 | 17,441,500 | 14% |
| 2025 | 123,366,734 | 18,087,633 | 15% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Netherlands compare today?
Japan is ahead: 123,366,734 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 15% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: